The Park Slope 5th Avenue Business Improvement District is a newly
formed 30 block BID whose mission is to develop, improve and enhance the
economic, environmental and social welfare of the merchants, landlords and
residents of the BID area and all those who benefit from its commerce.
The BID is partnering wit the Park Slope Chamber of Commerce to support local recycling and
sustainability efforts and bolster the expanding green economy.
The initiative, GREEN
GROWS IN BROOKLYN, coincides with Earth Day celebrations. “Keep an
eye out for the Green Tree in the window of participating businesses on both
Avenues who have signed on to collect donations in order to support local
recycling efforts in the community,” said Irene LoRe owner of Aunt Suzie’s and
Executive Director of the Park Slope 5th Avenue BID, who
is leading the campaign.
This is the first of a series of efforts by the
Park Slope 5th Avenue BID to increase awareness around the issue of
recycling—as well as to create some real community-based resources in the
neighborhood to supplement existing NYC city recycling programs. Donations
from participating merchants and customers will go directly into creating more
recycling drop-off spots and expanding e-waste events in Park Slope. Given the
recent suspension of city e-waste programs around the five boroughs, the
program is more needed than ever.
“There is a real demand for recycling locally,”
said Samantha Delman-Caserta, co-owner of 3r Living,
“and the need exceeds local capacity.” LoRe concurred. “Recycling not only
addresses issues of environmental degradation, but is a major source of jobs,
innovation, and insight—and the BID wants to be at the fore of this issue,” she
said, “it is not only good for the environment, but good for the economy and
overall health of the neighborhood."
The Park Slope5th Avenue BID takes
its broader campaign message seriously, working with entrepreneurs and local
nonprofits to educate the community about the benefits of recycling for the
environment and community. Stay tuned for the results. To date, merchant participants include Get Fresh Table & Market, 3 R
living, Bob & Judi's Coolectibles, Corduroy Kid and Aunt Suzie's
Restaurant.
Green
Grows in Brooklyn
Date/Time: The week of Earth Day (April 22nd)
Location: Park
Slope, Brooklyn
Contact:
Irene LoRe, Park Slope 5th Avenue BID: 718-637-1955;
parkslope5avbid@aol.com